Faculty Opening 

Posting 2010.84 
Position Philosophy 
Status Faculty, 100% full time, Permanent 
Start August 2011 (subject to budgetary approval) 
Review Date November 5, 2010 

The University of the Fraser Valley, with over 15,000 students annually
pursuing more than 80 degree, diploma and certificate programs, is committed
to teaching excellence. Our foundation for academic excellence is small
class sizes, support for active research and scholarship, and a friendly
supportive environment open to collaboration and innovation. According to
the Globe and Mail's 2010 Canadian University Report, UFV is at the top of
the list in the small universities category, earning an A grade in most
satisfied students, quality of education, and teaching, and an A+ in
student-faculty interaction and class size. 

The Department of Philosophy and Political Science at the University of the
Fraser Valley will begin offering a new major in Philosophy in the 2010/2011
academic year. The department currently has six philosophers in the
department, with specializations in the history of philosophy, ethics,
critical reasoning and a general commitment to applied philosophy. The
political scientists in the department specialize in political theory and
Canadian politics. The department has a long history of collegial governance
and inter-disciplinary dialogue with diverse members. 

The department now seeks to fill a position in contemporary metaphysics
and/or epistemology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an
undergraduate course in symbolic logic. An ability to teach one or more of
the following subjects would be an asset: the philosophy of science, the
philosophy of mind, the philosophy of language. Candidates of Indigenous
heritage with an ability to teach Indigenous ways of knowing are especially
encouraged to apply. 

The successful candidate will possess a PhD, have a passion for teaching, an
excellent record and program of scholarly activity, and a commitment to
service in the university and the wider community. The successful candidate
will be expected to develop new courses in the area of specialty. All
candidates should clarify any other research and teaching strengths which
may interest the department. 
Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, course
syllabi (if available), statement of teaching philosophy and recent teaching
evaluations, a sample of academic writing, and an agenda for scholarly
activity. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be
sent separately. 

Direct applications, citing Posting #2010.84 to: 

Employee Services 
University of the Fraser Valley 
33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M8 
Tel: (604) 854-4554 Fax: (604) 854-1538 Website: www.ufv.ca 
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The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on
November 5, 2010; however, the position will remain open until filled. 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both
environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates
receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for
employment. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.